Author: John Murphy Affiliation: COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has left a legacy far beyond acute respiratory illness. For millions worldwide, recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection has been followed […]
A Case of Fasciitis Following SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccination: Case Review and Literature Overview
Tomoya Harada • Genki Inui • Hiroki Kohno • et. al., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.94531 Abstract Vaccines play a crucial role in preventing various infectious diseases, and their safety has been well established, with adverse effects generally being mild […]
Long COVID and Chronic Pruritus,
John Murphy, President, The COVID Long-haul Foundation Chronic pruritus, or persistent itching, has emerged as a notable symptom among individuals experiencing long COVID. This condition, often overlooked, can significantly impact […]
COVID-19 and the Etiology of Skin Breakdown: Genomic Mechanisms, Clinical Diagnosis, Variations, Treatment, and Outcomes
The global impact of COVID-19 has extended far beyond its respiratory origins, revealing a complex spectrum of systemic manifestations. Among these, dermatologic involvement has emerged as both a diagnostic clue […]
Cutaneous Consequences of COVID-19: Disruption of the Dermis, Epidermis, and Vascular Matrix
John Murphy, The COVID 19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is primarily known for its respiratory and systemic effects. However, its impact on the skin—particularly the […]
COVID-19–Induced Flare of Hereditary Angioedema in a Twelve-Year-Old Female Patient
Aman Kalkat • Irfan Amir • Sarah Azzi • et. al., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.89210 Abstract Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of angioedema, most often due to a deficiency or dysfunction of C1 […]
Post-inflammatory Pigmentary Alteration (PIPA)-Like Disorder Following COVID-19 Vaccination
Larry M. Bush • Priscila M. Fiallo • Maria T. Vazquez-Pertejo, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.87222 Abstract SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection has been associated with various cutaneous manifestations presenting concomitantly with and following clinical resolution of active infection. Similarly, […]
Three years on, COVID-19 and the skin: long-term impacts
Esther E Freeman , Ignacio Garcia-Doval , Luigi Naldi , Roderick J Hay British Journal of Dermatology, Volume 189, Issue 1, July 2023, Pages 1–3, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljad131 In early 2020 there were reports of a new and potentially fatal […]
Hair disorders associated with post-COVID-19 infection in females: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) currently named SARS-CoV-2 is a contagious disease caused by a coronavirus. The virus may infect the hair follicles directly or indirectly through systemic changes in […]
Purpura Annularis Skin Rash Following a Booster Dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine: Coincidence or Correlation?
Amal Al Salmi • Abdullah Al Shibli • Maimuna Al-Saadi, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.78336 Abstract Following the widespread distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, a range of side effects have been reported globally. These effects range from mild reactions, […]